Sine die Indefinidamente en el tiempo. Casus fortuitus a mora excusat: Elections of returned Colorados to power, who became increasingly repressive in the face of growing popular protests and Tupamaros insurgency.

The Great Siege of Montevideowhich began in Februarylasted nine years.

Dies ad quem computatur in termino: Se dice de los conocimientos que son independientes de la experiencia. Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas: After the victory over Blancos, Batlle introduced widespread political, social, and economic reforms such as a welfare program, government participation in many facets of the economy and a new constitution.

Dura lex sed lex: The collective ruling council was unable to agree on harsh measures that were required to stabilize the economy. The besieged Uruguayans called on resident foreigners for help and a French and an Italian legions were formed.

A ruling triumvirate consisting of Rivera, Lavalleja and Venancio Flores was established, but Lavalleja died inRivera in and Flores was overthrown in El quid pro quo de una juventud de excesos es una vejez de achaques Quid pro quo Reciprocidad.

On August 17, during an assassination attempt President Santos was shot in the jaw, and faced with mounting health and economical problems he resigned on November 18, Ex nihilo nihil fit: The end of the large global military conflicts by mids caused troubles for the country.